Results of Several Studies Comparing Twins That Were Reared Apart

question 194

Multiple Choice

Results of several studies comparing twins that were reared apart or reared together have concluded that

• A)shared environments play a critical role in accounting for the variance in personalities of twins.
• B)environmental influences are stronger determinants of the manifestation of personality than genetics.
• C)nonshared environmental influences alter personality more than shared environmental influences.
• D)shared environment plays little or no role in adult personality.

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Definitions:

Morality

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

Practical Ways

Effective and feasible methods or strategies that can be applied to solve real-world problems or accomplish tasks.

Id's Drives

Psychoanalytic concept referring to the instinctual, unconscious drives and desires that seek immediate satisfaction according to the pleasure principle.

Socially Acceptable

Behaviors or norms that are considered appropriate and within the bounds of respectability within a society or community.